MRS341 Image Interpretation and Correlative Imaging (16)
CSU Discipline Area: Medical Radiation Science (MEDRA)
Duration: Two sessions
Abstract:
This is a clinical subject aimed at developing image interpretation skills for the medical radiation scientist. Correlative imaging is considered in the context of the holistic approach to appropriate ethical and economic use of medical imaging resources.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Wagga Wagga |
| Distance | Wagga Wagga | Session 2 |
| Internal | Wagga Wagga |
| Distance | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: MRS341
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- Be able to recognise and identify the imaging appearances of the normal axial and appendicular skeleton, chest and abdominal structures and their normal variations.
- Be able to recognise and identify imaging appearances consistent with common types of abnormality.
- Be able to correlate clinical history and abnormal radiographic appearances.
- Be able to accurately describe, using appropriate terminology, normal and abnormal imaging appearances of the axial and appendicular skeleton, chest and abdominal structures.
- Be able to recognise and describe the effect of image quality and positioning on the diagnostic integrity of imaging examinations.
- Be able to recognise and describe the diagnostic limitations of various imaging modalities.
- Have an appreciation of the use of medical imaging in patient management and its appropriate use.
- Be able to apply the basic principles involved in systematic interpretation of radiographic image;
- Be able to describe and practice the principles of radiographer reporting systems.
- Critically discuss the different technologies used in medical radiation science and how they complement each other.
- Understand the procedures for medical economics (Medicare, veterans’ reimbursement, workers’ compensation issues etc).
- Understand the medicolegal and ethical requirements of clinical radiography.
- Be able to express informed opinion by utilising rational and rigorous argument.
- Use and understand terminology/jargon in a manner which inspires effective communication with colleagues, patients and allied or other health professionals.
- Demonstrate the ability to analyse new problems, source appropriate information and skills, and design and develop strategies to effectively resolve problems.
- Demonstrate critical and independent thinking which reflects current theory and practice.
- Demonstrate an ability to react and adapt in a variety of clinical environments.
- Demonstrate the ability to work effectively, independently or as part of a team, in a variety of multidisciplinary, professional and cultural contexts.
- Demonstrate compliance with relevant statutes and legislation applicable to medical radiation science techniques, to engage in safe practices in relation to themselves, their patients and the community.
- Demonstrate the ability to apply scientific knowledge to effect towards safe and optimal practices.
- Deal with ethical dilemmas in an appropriate manner.
- Demonstrate professional values and ethics in a culturally diverse environment.
- Be able to apply evidence based practice.
- Demonstrate intellectual curiosity consistent with a philosophy of life long learning.
- Have the ability to critically evaluate, assimilate and synthesise new information.
- Identify individual learning needs through self assessment and personal evaluation.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
Module 1: Introduction to medical imaging - History - Terminology - Image display - Uses of various imaging modalities - Role of the radiographer (red dot system) Module 2: Medicolegal and ethical aspects of medical imaging: - Costing of medical imaging. - Medicare, workers compensation, veterans affairs, private insurance - Ethical issues and patient confidentiality - Appropriate use of medical imaging/clinical indications - Interpretation of the clinical question Module 3: Chest imaging - Plain radiographs – technical issues - Normal anatomy - Artefacts and anomalies - Pathologies - Lungs - Mediastinum - Cardiac - Vascular - Soft tissue - Abnormality types - Trauma: fractures, dislocations, ligamentous injury, foreign bodies, clinical history, injury mechanisms and appearances. - Degenerative disease processes, clinical history and appearances. - Inflammatory disease processes, clinical history and appearances. - Systemic disease processes, clinical history and appearances. - Neoplastic disease processes, clinical history and appearances. - Congenital defects and anomalies. - Correlative imaging with CT, MRI, US, Nuclear medicine, angiography. - Non-imaging investigations Module 5: Abdominal imaging - Plain radiographs – technical issues - Contrast studies – Barium studies - Normal anatomy - Artefacts and anomalies - Pathologies - Small and large gut - Viscera - Abdominal spaces - Vascular - Soft tissue - Abnormality types - Trauma: fractures, dislocations, foreign bodies, clinical history, injury mechanisms and appearances. - Degenerative disease processes, clinical history and appearances. - Inflammatory disease processes, clinical history and appearances. - Systemic disease processes, clinical history and appearances. - Neoplastic disease processes, clinical history and appearances. - Congenital defects and anomalies. - Correlative imaging with CT, MRI, US, Nuclear medicine, angiography. - Non-imaging investigations Module 6: Axial skeletal imaging - Plain radiographs – technical issues - Normal anatomy - Artefacts and anomalies - Pathologies - Vertebrae, skull and pelvis - Soft tissue - Vascular - Abnormality types - Trauma: fractures, dislocations, ligamentous injury, foreign bodies, clinical history, injury mechanisms and appearances. - Degenerative disease processes, clinical history and appearances. - Inflammatory disease processes, clinical history and appearances. - Systemic disease processes, clinical history and appearances. - Neoplastic disease processes, clinical history and appearances. - Congenital defects and anomalies. - Correlative imaging with CT, MRI, US, Nuclear medicine, angiography. - Non-imaging investigations Module 7: Appendicular skeleton imaging - Plain radiographs – technical issues - Normal anatomy - Artefacts and anomalies - Pathologies - Long bones - Soft tissue - Joints - Vascular - Abnormality types - Trauma: fractures, dislocations, ligamentous injury, foreign bodies, clinical history, injury mechanisms and appearances. - Degenerative disease processes, clinical history and appearances. - Inflammatory disease processes, clinical history and appearances. - Systemic disease processes, clinical history and appearances. - Neoplastic disease processes, clinical history and appearances. - Congenital defects and anomalies. - Correlative imaging with CT, MRI, US, Nuclear medicine, angiography. - Non-imaging investigations
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.